Multiple Choice
The use of codeine is problematic because:
A) it is metabolized into heroin.
B) 20 percent of Americans have a genetic variation that causes codeine to be metabolized very slowly.
C) 10 percent of Americans possess a genetic variation causing codeine to be rapidly metabolized.
D) 5 percent of Americans are unable to metabolize the drug resulting in toxic effects.
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